William Borgen

Professor
Department of Educational Counselling and Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS)

Dr. Borgen conducts research and develops programs in the areas of life transitions and career development. His current research focuses on how workers do well with change that affects their work. His studies in this area have in included older, younger, mid-age and immigrant workers. His research has impacted employment counselling and career development programs in Canada and had been translated and adapted for use in Bhutan, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, and Sweden.

Zheng, L., Amundson, N. E., Borgen, W. A. & Butterfield, L. (2013). The experiences of mainland Chinese immigrant professionals who believe they have made a successful transition: Strategies that help or hinder. Canadian Journal of Career Development, 12, 48-57.